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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lima

Pennsylvania · 3,225 residents · 1.47 sq mi
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Lima has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,948. Population has grown 20% since 1990. Median home value is $141,200. With a median age of 79.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 79.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,225
+20%since 1990
from 2,682 in 1990
1990 – 2024
2,194 / sq mi
+20%since 1990
from 1,824 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
79.1
+5%since 1990
from 75.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lima
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,948
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,738 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$24,908
+34%since 1990
from $18,584 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.7%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$141,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $143,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,190
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $901 in 1990
US average: $602
49.4%
−15.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
50.6% rent
3.1
−9%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,576)
Black3%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(26)
Diversity Score9.6%(256)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,034)
Black4.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian1%(32)
Diversity Score13.8%(446)
14
+45%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.4%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.9%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−21%since 1990
from 23.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lima, Pennsylvania?

Lima, Pennsylvania has about 3,225 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lima, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lima, Pennsylvania earns about $45,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lima, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lima, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $141,200, and the typical rent is about $1,190 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, Pennsylvania?

About 28.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, Pennsylvania?

About 4.7% of people in Lima, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 543 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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